James G. Crouse (April 17, 1945 – April 16, 2022) was an American politician and member of the Maryland House of Delegates from 2001 until his retirement in 2003, Prior to serving in the Maryland House of Delegates, Crouse served as the 38th Mayor of Elkton, Maryland[2] from 1978 to 1998.[3]

James G. Crouse
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the 36th district
In office
August 7, 2001 – January 8, 2003
Preceded byRonald A. Guns[1]
Succeeded byMichael D. Smigiel, Sr.
38th Mayor of Elkton, Maryland
In office
June 1978 – June 1998
Preceded byPaul C. Dennis
Succeeded byRobert J. Alt
Personal details
Born
James George Crouse

(1945-04-17)April 17, 1945
Mayfield, Kentucky, U.S.
DiedApril 16, 2022(2022-04-16) (aged 76)
Elkton, Maryland, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materLa Salle University
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service1963-1969
UnitMaryland Army National Guard

Early life

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James George Crouse was born in Mayfield, Kentucky, on April 17, 1945. He was the son of Herman and Dorothy Marinkovich Crouse.

Later life and death:

After his tenure as Mayor of Elkton, Crouse served as a member of the State of Maryland House of Delegates as a Democrat for District 36 from 2001 to 2003. During this time, he served on the Commerce and Government Matters Committee and on the Ethics and Election Laws subcommittee. He retired from the State of Maryland House of Delegates in 2003

Crouse died surrounded by family on April 16, 2022, one day prior to his 77th birthday. Crouse was interred at Gilpin Manor Memorial Park in Elkton, Maryland.

References

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  1. ^ "Ronald A. Guns, Maryland State Delegate".
  2. ^ "Elkton Mayors, Cecil County, Maryland".
  3. ^ "James G. Crouse, Maryland State Delegate".